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We made a four-day visit to Amsterdam in late May, prompted by my snagging two tickets to the once-in-a-lifetime Vermeer exhibit at the Rijksmuseum. (See my post about the exhibit here.)

Of course, there are plenty of things to see and do in Amsterdam, other than gazing at 17th century paintings (although I do highly recommend that). Please note that because visiting the Anne Frank House is so important and a profoundly moving experience, I am posting separately on our visit there.

Here are our highlights!

First, simply sitting alongside a canal and watching the world go by. This cafe was in the Jordaan neighborhood, close to our hotel.

Boats and more boats….Amsterdam is all about the canals and the canals are all about the boats. We took a fabulous one and a half hour tour on an historic “salon boat” called the Tourist. It’s docked outside the Pulitzer Hotel, and you can request a booking through the hotel’s website. Click here.

Built in 1909 of Java teak and mahogany, it is said that in 1946, Queen Wilhelmi

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Churchill-laan 286

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Originally built in 1929, the apartment was fully renovated in 2011 using high-quality materials and features modern amenities such as underfloor heating, double glazing, and good insulation. The expansive garden, measuring 109 m², includes an insulated garden house, ideal for relaxation or a home office. The location is perfect: adjacent to the Apollobuurt, close to the vibrant De Pijp district, and within walking distance of the lively Maasstraat in the heart of Rivierenbuurt, with all amenities and public transport just steps away.

With connections to the ring road and the center of Amsterdam, this ground-floor apartment on Churchill-laan offers a unique opportunity to live comfortably in a prime location in Amsterdam Zuid!

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